Sign Up for Kids Summer Camps
Registration is now open for the Longmont Museum’s summer camp season, as well as the Recreation Services’ state-licensed Summer Child Care and Tween LOCO Care programs, with programs planned outdoors, indoors, and virtually. Children can explore STEM, outdoor skills, music, theatre, classic arts and crafts and more. Visit LongmontColorado.gov/summerdaycamp and LongmontMuseum.org.

Ralph Price Reservoir Annual Fishing Permit Sales for 2021
Six-hundred annual fishing permits for Ralph Price Reservoir at Button Rock Preserve will go on sale on a first-come, first-served basis beginning on May 1, 2021. All permit sales will be conducted online. Ralph Price Reservoir, Longmont’s primary drinking water supply located two miles within Button Rock Preserve, is open for fishing by permit only from May 1 through Oct. 31. Get all the details, including where and how to purchase, at bit.ly/ralph-price-res-fishing or by calling (303) 651-8416.

Seader Wins Assistant of the Year Award
The Colorado City and County Management Association (CCCMA) has named Longmont Assistant City Manager Sandi Seader as the 2020 Assistant of the Year. Her work during the 2013 flood and response to the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to winning nomination. Read the news release.

All Park, Trail Restrooms Now Open
Many park restrooms close for winter and reopen in the spring (it’s a plumbing thing). This year, all park restrooms were opened on April 2 and are open from 5 am to 11 pm. Call 303-651-8416 or visit bit.ly/park-restrooms to see more detailed information on availability. Once open, restrooms are cleaned and restocked once per day, seven days a week. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own soap or hand sanitizer, as the City cannot guarantee these items will be in stock at all times.

Poetry Reading with Abigail Chabitnoy
Abigail Chabitnoy, winner of the 2020 Colorado Book Award for Poetry, will read from her work starting at 7:30 pm on Thursday, April 8, as part of the Longmont Museum’s free Thursday Nights at the Museum programming. The evening will also include an up-and-coming poet and an open reading. Learn more at LongmontMuseum.org or call 303-651-8374.

Shred Your Documents for Free
Safely and securely recycle your private documents by bringing your boxed or bagged documents to be shredded at the Waste Diversion Center, 140 Martin St., Saturday, April 3 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. This event is for residential documents only; no business materials will be accepted. Find more information at bit.ly/paper-shredding.

Discover History of Witches with the Longmont Library
Archivist and historian Mickey DiCamillo unravels the events of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials with help from archival documents in “When There Were Witches: The Salem Witch Trials,” from 6:30-8 pm on Thursday, April 8 on Webex. Registration is required and limited to 195 participants. Register at bit.ly/LibPrograms#witches or call 303-651-8470.

Streets and Greenways Management
With more than 350 miles of paved roadways and greenways, it is critical that Longmont provides a safe and efficient transportation system. The City’s annual Pavement Management Program contracts with private companies for replacement of broken curbs and sidewalks, preventive maintenance, and reconstruction. Greenway maintenance includes habitat enhancement, removing non-native plants and noxious weeds, and managing wildlife, while maintaining access trails for people. Call 303-651-8416 or visit LongmontColorado.gov/PMP for streets information or bit.ly/greenwaymaintenance for greenway maintenance information.

See the New Online Face of NextLight
Spring’s a great time for renovation – and now that includes our NextLight website! MyNextlight.com has a great new look for Longmont’s best internet service. Come online to sign up for service, pay your bill, check your speed or simply find out more about the fiber-optic internet connection that’s among the nation’s best. 

Learn How to Create a Rain Garden
Learn how to create a beautiful water-saving rain garden during Resource Central’s free webinar, “WaterWise Yards: Rain Gardens and their Benefits” on Monday, April 12 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Register at resourcecentral.org/water-wise-seminars or call 303-999-3820.

Learn How to Paint ‘Snowy Trees’ with Longmont Museum
Instructor Cipriano Ortega will explore brushwork, the interplay of colors, and the use of acrylic paint to create snow-covered tree scenes during the free Virtual Art & Sip starting at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, April 7. Gather the materials listed at LongmontMuseum.org, pour a glass of your favorite beverage, and join Cipriano for a free class on Facebook Live, LongmontPublicMedia.org, or Comcast Channel 8/880. Call 303-651-8374 with questions.